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Child Psych

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Many parents of gifted children make an appointment to consult with a private psychologist about having their child professionally evaluated, only to call the office back to cancel. Which of the following would you consider the most probable legitimate reason for such a high incidence of cancelled consultations?
  1. Giftedness is not an illness or disorder that is covered by the parents’ health insurance.
  2. The parent is worried about the stigma associated with seeing a psychologist.
  3. There is plenty of information on gifted children online, so there is no need to consult a psychologist.
  4. The parent is afraid that the therapist will find fault with his or her parenting techniques.
Explanation
Answer: A - Parents who take time to reach out for help from a psychologist in dealing with a gifted child are probably already sufficiently knowledgeable about what therapists do to be receptive to any help they can give. However, for many parents, finances are an important consideration. If no insurance reimbursement is offered, a parent who would otherwise seek an evaluation might have no choice but to reluctantly decline.
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